If you've got the blues you're not alone. Most major color prognosticators are predicting that the color blue will reign in 2009. It's cool, relaxing and environmental all at once. In spirit of the blues, we present some of our favorite new items that put us in a blue mood. Or take a look at our inspiring collection of blue art shade lamps and beautiful blue decor.

Blogger "The Chocolate Blues" found these mod-looking beige and chocolate pillows. We like them too! The set of two pillows are made in all natural fibers for a soft feel and are perfect for accenting a sofa or bed.

The design also comes in a terra cotta, a grey and a navy blue.

Take a look for yourself: Beige Chocolate Stitched Circles Pillows.

Post update 10-11-11: The blog "The Chocolate Blues" seems to have bitten the dust, but we still love their taste in pillows wherever they are!

For teens headed off to college, one of the first things on your back-to-school list is choosing furniture and accessories. The challenge here is doing something fun and functional with a those teeny-tiny rooms. We found some great tips in this article from the Montreal Gazette titled "Dorm Decorating 101." Here are some more ideas to help you create your dream dorm room!

Multi-purpose pieces are key. This fabulous item, besides being ultra-stylish, can be used as a stool, a desk, a footrest, even a dining table! Not to mention it provides great storage space.

Want to put a stamp on your cookie-cutter dorm? This area rug is a great way to add color and personality. It comes is two other colors, too. UPDATE: Sorry, the Soundwaves Pink Area rug is no longer available. Browse all indoor area rugs.

Finally, candles add tons of character and good vibes to a room. But, considering most dorms have policies against candles, try battery-operated flameless candles. Perfect solution! As always, have fun decorating!

Transform your room in minutes with an easy DIY project using our recessed lighting can converter! The can converter allows you to modify recessed can lights to hang a ceiling fan, ceiling light, light canopy, swag light, pendant light or just about any other type of light fixture in just minutes. Pretty neat!

The one trick: you can only mount to construction cans with bar hangers that will support the new fixture's weight.

The Denver Home Improvement Examiner has a nice write-up of the product: Do-It-Yourself Recessed Lighting Conversions. Update: The write-up is no longer available at Denver Home Improvement Examiner. For more information about the can converter or recessed lighting, call 1-800-782-1967 toll-free to speak to a training Lamps Plus lightng associate.

OK, so it's actually Monday afternoon, but I still feel like partying because the NFL season is upon us. It's time to celebrate Sundays again! And Monday night. And certain Thursdays, too.

So, the other day, in between Brett Favre updates, I saw a TV commercial for the NFL Shop, and it showed a living room chock full of Steelers gear.

From the black and gold paint and posters on the wall, to a custom Steelers reclining chair, this was a true fan's dream setup. And then, the camera focuses on a lamp. It's a Tiffany style Pittsburg Steelers table lamp, and it's fabulous. You'll be thrilled to hear we have one just like it for nearly every NFL team! Here's our Steelers version for the true fan:

(POST UPDATE 12-2-09: Sorry, but the small Sopwith airplane replica is no longer available, only the large one. Click the image below for details).

Now, you don't see this every day: We've got a scale model of the Hindenburg Zeppelin (POST UPDATE 12-6-09: this also sold out!) that features intricate detail. This incredible showpiece is hand-made and arrives fully assembled.

The Olympics in China have been a visual feast so far. With the spectacular opening ceremonies and all of the images of Beijing, I'm inspired to post a couple ideas for working a little Eastern flavor into an interior.

These great boxes, made with reclaimed walnut shells, are a quick, inexpensive way to personalize a room. The pieces are a modern, environmentally-conscious take on lacquer boxes.

With ornate detail and rich color, Asian porcelain table lamps feature gorgeous classic patterns. They fit wonderfully with a range of decors, from traditional, to country, chic and eclectic, too. The beautiful example below features an exquisite flower and vine pattern in coral hues.

Finally, I just love the Shanghai Collection from well-known designer Robert Sonneman. Brilliant polished chrome and warm opal glass is a great combination.